Preconstruction Stage

Program Validation:

• perform a needs assessment and see to its integration with respect to design
• review program of requirements (POR) and ascertain LEED goals

Schematic Design:

• assist in cost evaluation of alternative materials and systems
• initial constructability and value engineering (SAVE certified) reviews
• generate preliminary budgets based on parametric values (using areas/volumes)
• implement a preliminary construction schedule
• supplement preliminary logistic phasing and sequencing plan, as well as, potential subcontracting plan

Design Development:

• establish a commissioning program, as applicable
• develop estimates of the project construction and soft costs in increasing detail, as well as a more detailed schedule · participate in the progressive review of plan evolution
• identify long-lead, special procurement items
• establish quality control/quality assurance program
• review the provisional design development documents and generate life cycle cost

Construction Documents:

• update and reissue the project schedule and budget
• participate actively in the review of the plans through 100% completion
• perform a third-party quality review of the CD submittal
• prepare scope of work for each technical specification section as well as assisting in the implementation of the general conditions
• initiate the bid campaign by public advertising, pre-bid conference and answering of RFI’s, in addition to verifying parameters for competitive bidding, as applicable
• support scope review and bid tabulation efforts

Construction Stage

Contract Award Issuance:

• administer kick-off meeting and pre-installation conference(s) with team
• review project baseline schedule with respect to master schedule
• implement material/equipment/submittal/RFI tracking
• establish scheduled values regarding progress payments

Construction

• provide project management, site supervision, scheduling, and QA/QC
• chair progress and pre-installation conferences
• lead project cost control
• generate periodic reports consolidating progress, scheduling, and cost utilization
• implement digital communique bulletin to stakeholders explaining activities, durations, and potential impacts to normal operations and accessibility
• identify and coordinate critical project activities during utility shutdowns
• receive and record documentation pertinent to EPA and USGBC

Project Closeout

• prepare a start-up plan, schedule and coordinate start-up activities for HVAC, mechanical/electrical rooms
• schedule pre-occupancy inspections and coordinate FF&E
• assist in preparation and manage the implementation of the final punchlist
• implement commissioning for major systems and equipment
• assist with facilities occupancy/move management
• obtain guarantees, warranties, lien waivers, and Owner’s O&M manuals
• post-mortem project analysis
• video record training exercises
• administer corrective period (11th month) walk-through

Relevant Northern Ohio Construction Market Project Experience:

• Ohio Turnpike Service Plaza Renovations – Construction Manager as Agent (CMa)
• Cleveland State University Student Center – CMa and Builder (Superstructure/Fnds.)
• CLE Terminal Lobby Renovations, Facade Rehabilitation, and Security Enhancements – Value Engineering, Constructability and Compliance
• Cleveland State University CIMP – CxA and Constructability Subconsultant
• Coventry New High School – Constructability and Cost Reconciliation
• Ohio Department of Transportation – Statewide Value Engineering Consultant
• Lakewood Grant, Lincoln, and Roosevelt Elementary Schools – Cost Subconsultant
• Crocker Park Phase III Infrastructure and Three Garages – Owner’s Representative
• Cleveland State University New Engineering Building – Cost, Scheduling, and OR
• Akron Public Schools Case (PK-5) and Ellet (9-12) CLC – Constructability and Cost
• Lakeview Local Schools PK-8 – Scheduling, Constructability, and Cost Estimating